My surgery is scheduled for Friday, which is 3 days from now. I've had a canker sore for a few days and along with that I have a swollen gland, a sore throat and I feel a little achy. Hoping I don't have to postpone my surgery. I've been waiting for a long time for this. Also, can anyone tell me if elderberry syrup has negative effects on anesthesia? I've been using it in tea since I started feeling sick. I hope not. Thank you!
Answer: Getting Sick Thank you for your question. You should call your PS and see what they think. If you are not running a fever you should be okay. The Plastic Surgeon may suggest you see your Primary Care Physician. I hope this helps and best of luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Getting Sick Thank you for your question. You should call your PS and see what they think. If you are not running a fever you should be okay. The Plastic Surgeon may suggest you see your Primary Care Physician. I hope this helps and best of luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Getting sick before surgery. Will I have to reschedule it? And will elderberry syrup effect anesthesia negatively? I am sorry to hear about your concerns prior to your day of surgery. Generally speaking, patients undergoing elective surgery should be at their optimal (or close to) level of health prior to proceeding. It is especially important that there be no compromise of pulmonary function or active source of infection present. Your plastic surgeon will be the only relevant resource when it comes to determining what you can take prior to surgery and your ability to proceed at this time. Best wishes.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Getting sick before surgery. Will I have to reschedule it? And will elderberry syrup effect anesthesia negatively? I am sorry to hear about your concerns prior to your day of surgery. Generally speaking, patients undergoing elective surgery should be at their optimal (or close to) level of health prior to proceeding. It is especially important that there be no compromise of pulmonary function or active source of infection present. Your plastic surgeon will be the only relevant resource when it comes to determining what you can take prior to surgery and your ability to proceed at this time. Best wishes.
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September 27, 2015
Answer: Sick before planned surgery Thank you for your question. If in the unfortunate circumstance that you get sick before your surgery, you may have postpone your surgery until you are better again. If you are feeling sick, I would discuss with your surgeon who may help you decide depending on your individual symptoms.
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Answer: Sick before planned surgery Thank you for your question. If in the unfortunate circumstance that you get sick before your surgery, you may have postpone your surgery until you are better again. If you are feeling sick, I would discuss with your surgeon who may help you decide depending on your individual symptoms.
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December 9, 2014
Answer: Tell your surgeon It is safer to be free of any cold prior to surgery. Your surgery may need to be postponed, so please tell your surgeon as soon as possible.
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Answer: Tell your surgeon It is safer to be free of any cold prior to surgery. Your surgery may need to be postponed, so please tell your surgeon as soon as possible.
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December 10, 2013
Answer: Sick prior to surgery Call your surgeon right away to find out his or her policy. You may need to postpone your surgery until you feel better. If you have a fever, you should reschedule your surgery.
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Answer: Sick prior to surgery Call your surgeon right away to find out his or her policy. You may need to postpone your surgery until you feel better. If you have a fever, you should reschedule your surgery.
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December 4, 2013
Answer: Does surgery need to be cancelled? You need to call your plastic surgeon and report the illness. Of course, your preop testing should have picked up any changes in white blood count. If you are ill, then surgery should be postponed. You are not doing yourself any favors by trying to go forward. If you have an infection, it can "seed" the implants. Also the anesthesiologist may decline to participate in the procedure. I know that you have been waiting a long time but the right thing is to postpone for a short period of time. Just because you don't have a fever today doesn't mean that the symptoms will be gone by Friday. Best wishes.
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Answer: Does surgery need to be cancelled? You need to call your plastic surgeon and report the illness. Of course, your preop testing should have picked up any changes in white blood count. If you are ill, then surgery should be postponed. You are not doing yourself any favors by trying to go forward. If you have an infection, it can "seed" the implants. Also the anesthesiologist may decline to participate in the procedure. I know that you have been waiting a long time but the right thing is to postpone for a short period of time. Just because you don't have a fever today doesn't mean that the symptoms will be gone by Friday. Best wishes.
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